Montana Golf Communities & Golf Homes: Mission Bay Polson

Mission Bay''s two communities are tucked against the peaks and emerald slopes of the Mission Mountains, featuring a 27-hole golf course, the West''s largest natural freshwater lake and a mild climate that allows for nearly year-round golf.

The Golf Digest Retirement Planner rated the Flathead Valley #8 in its featured top 36 golf retirement places in America. The Flathead Valley was also rated #1 for personal security.

Golf

Flathead Lake and the large mountain range keep the temperatures mild, resulting in an extended golf season. The Polson Country Club opens earlier and closes later than any course in Northwest Montana. There are 10 other golf courses within an hour-and-a-half drive of the community, seven of which are among Golf Digest's Top 10 in Montana.

Real Estate: Homesites from under $50,000. Townhomes priced from under $175,000. Maintenance-free lake view Semi-custom homes from under $200,000. Patio Homes from the high $200,000''s. Choose from lake, mountain and golf course vistas.

Patio Homes combine single-floor living with contemporary open floor plans. The homes feature private patios, spacious kitchen pantries, as well as custom options such as fireplaces and walk-out basements. Homes are positioned to optimize privacy while showcasing views.

Golf Court Townhomes offer spacious kitchens, vaulted ceilings, private patios, separate laundry rooms and oversized two-car garages. High quality finishes are designed into every room and a large selection of custom options enables you to craft your home to match your personal preferences. These homes have views along the eighth fairway or across a community park.

The finished Fairway Homes offer three bedrooms/two baths and feature golf course views and are equipped with home appliances and accessories.

Mission Bay recently opened its Northwest Country Cottages as well. The cottages combine the rustic rock accents and natural wood columns and beams with the luxuries and conveniences of a modern home.

Miscellaneous

The 280-acre Mission Bay Preserve features homesites of one to five acres. The Preserve is part of a sensitively planned lakeside wildlife preserve. More than one-half of The Preserve will be protected in a wildlife and wetlands sanctuary. Amenities include a private beach and dock, hiking and biking trails, ponds, a clubhouse, and an on-site caretaker. Homeowners have access to Glacier National Park and Big Mountain Ski and Summer Resort.

Nearest Airport: Jet service to Kalispell (Glacier International) and Missoula.